River Bluffs: Eco-Friendly Living on the Northeast Cape Fear River
If you mention "waterfront living" in New Hanover County, most people immediately picture Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach. But for savvy buyers who want the…
Category: Buying
Bridge Loans vs. HELOCs: Accessing Equity to Buy Before You Sell
You’ve found the perfect Intracoastal front home in Hampstead, or maybe a rare double-lot property in Downtown Wilmington. There’s just one problem: your equity is…
Negotiating Furniture: How to Handle Requests for Personal Property in the Sale
In the coastal real estate markets of Surf City, Oak Island, and Wrightsville Beach, the dream isn't just buying a house; it’s buying a "Turnkey…
The “Fix and Flip” Outlook: Navigating Material Costs and Labor in 2026
For the last decade, "fixing and flipping" in Southeastern North Carolina felt like a forgiving game. If you went over budget on granite countertops in…
Land Banking: Buying Raw Land as a Hedge Against Inflation
In an economy where the dollar’s value fluctuates and stock markets can feel like a rollercoaster, investors are increasingly turning to the oldest asset class…
The Shell Island Resort: Understanding the Unique Risks and Rewards of this Condo-Hotel
If you drive to the very northern tip of Wrightsville Beach, past the rows of cottages and the final public parking lot, you hit a…
Closing Cost Credits: Using Seller Concessions Instead of Price Drops to Seal the Deal
In the real estate poker game of 2026, the "Price Drop" is the bluff everyone sees coming.For sellers in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties,…
Building Your Team: Who You Need on Your Speed Dial for 2026
In real estate, the "Lone Wolf" investor is an endangered species. As we move into 2026, the complexity of the market in Southeastern North Carolina—from…
Opportunity Zones: Are There Still Tax Advantages in Cape Fear’s Designated Zones?
For the last five years, "Opportunity Zones" (OZs) have been one of the biggest buzzwords in real estate taxation. The promise was simple: buy property…
Buying a Duplex: The Ultimate House Hack for 2026
In the world of real estate investing, "House Hacking" is the closest thing to a free lunch. The concept is simple: you buy a multi-family…